A Scottish hospital is under lockdown as police respond to a ‘serious incident’.
Reports suggest there may have been a stabbing at the University Hospital Crosshouse near Kilmarnock.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran said that ambulances are being diverted to University Hospital Ayr.
Ayrshire Police said they were dealing with a second serious incident in the town at the same time, although it is not clear if they are connected.
A witness told the Daily Record: ‘I was picking someone up when a member of medical staff was stabbed. The whole place is on lockdown.
‘Armed police are there and they’re sending everyone away from the area.’
NHS Ayrshire & Arran medical director Crawford McGuffie said: ‘NHS Ayrshire & Arran is aware of an incident in the grounds of University Hospital Crosshouse.
‘As a result, the hospital has been under lockdown, and ambulances diverted to University Hospital Ayr.
‘We are assisting Police Scotland with their investigations, and to ensure the safety of staff, patients and visitors.
‘As this is a Police Scotland incident, we are unable to comment any further at this time.’
Ayrshire Police said: ‘Officers in Kilmarnock are currently dealing with two serious incidents in the town at this time, one at Crosshouse Hospital and a second in Portland Street.
‘These areas are cordoned off and the public are asked to avoid them at this time.’
Kevin McGregor, the Scottish Labour parliamentary candidate for Kilmarnock, tweeted: ‘Worrying reports of stabbings in the Kilmarnock and Crosshouse areas this evening.
‘Please everyone take care and stay vigilant. Not entirely sure what the developing situation is but will update if I hear anything.’
Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s Justice Minister, tweeted: ‘Please listen to police instructions and avoid both Crosshouse Hospital & Portland St in Kilmarnock. Police are attending a v serious incident.’
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